BEng Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry)
About this course
BEng in Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include programming, embedded systems, control systems, mathematical modelling, and artificial intelligence and machine learning. The course offers a sandwich year for industry placement and a final-year major project. Robotic equipment used on the programme includes Arduinos, mobile robots and sailing robots.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB-BCC to include B in Mathematics IB: 30-28 with 5 points in Mathematics at Higher Level
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 55%
- Engineering professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other qualifications: 20%
Modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Mathematical Methods for Physics and Engineering
- Problems and Solutions
- Programming Using an Object-Oriented Language
- Study Skills for Computer Science
- Web Development and Information Security
- Agile Software Engineering
- Algorithm Design and Data Structures
- Artificial Intelligence
- Mathematical Physics
- Robotics and Embedded Systems
- Sensors, Electronics & Instrumentation
- Sandwich Year
- Sandwich Year
- Engineering Control Theory
- Major Project
- Robotic Applications
- Systems Engineering
- Professional Issues in the Computing Industry
- Professional Skills in Engineering
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BEng Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Does BEng Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry) at Aberystwyth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.